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The Military Sale: Medals, Orders, Decorations & Militaria
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The Military Sale: Medals, Orders, Decorations & Militaria

Auction dates
29 May 2014 10:30 BST
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25 May 2014 11:00 - 16:00 BST
27 May 2014 09:30 - 17:30 BST
28 May 2014 09:30 - 17:30 BST
29 May 2014 09:30 - 09:30 BST
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A Japanese Katana with a 65cm single-edged blade, plain tang pierced with a single hole, pierced
Lot 265
A Japanese Katana with a 65cm single-edged blade, plain tang pierced with a single hole, pierced
180 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Japanese Katana with a curved 55cm single-edged blade, plain tang pierced with two holes,
Lot 268
A Japanese Katana with a curved 55cm single-edged blade, plain tang pierced with two holes,
180 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An Indo-Persian Parrying Shield (Mandu) 19th Century of hide construction mounted with decorated
Lot 269
An Indo-Persian Parrying Shield (Mandu) 19th Century of hide construction mounted with decorated
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An Indian Ankus, 19th Century of characteristic form, the head bearing remnants of etched
Lot 270
An Indian Ankus, 19th Century of characteristic form, the head bearing remnants of etched
60 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A Rare Indian `Scissor` Dagger Kater, 19th Century of characteristic form with a concealed 19cm
Lot 271
A Rare Indian `Scissor` Dagger Kater, 19th Century of characteristic form with a concealed 19cm
550 GBP
800 - 1,000 GBP
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A Rare Highly Decorated Child`s Indian Sword (Talwar) 19th Century with a 38cm curved single-edged
Lot 272
A Rare Highly Decorated Child`s Indian Sword (Talwar) 19th Century with a 38cm curved single-edged
500 GBP
900 - 1,000 GBP
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A Very Fine Indian Presentation Sabre 19th Century with a 72cm curved blade, profusely inlaid with
Lot 273
A Very Fine Indian Presentation Sabre 19th Century with a 72cm curved blade, profusely inlaid with
2,800 GBP
3,500 - 4,000 GBP
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An Italian `Vendetta` Folding Knife 19th Century with a 21cm steel blade, brass mounts, and horn and
Lot 275
An Italian `Vendetta` Folding Knife 19th Century with a 21cm steel blade, brass mounts, and horn and
150 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A Turkish Dagger (Kard) 19th Century with a 19.5cm single-edged tapering steel blade, decorated with
Lot 276
A Turkish Dagger (Kard) 19th Century with a 19.5cm single-edged tapering steel blade, decorated with
280 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A Persian Dagger (Kard) 19th Century with a 20cm single-edged Damascus blade, horn grip retained
Lot 277
A Persian Dagger (Kard) 19th Century with a 20cm single-edged Damascus blade, horn grip retained
200 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A Persian Dagger (Kard) 19th Century with a 18.5cm single-edged steel blade, decorated with gold
Lot 278
A Persian Dagger (Kard) 19th Century with a 18.5cm single-edged steel blade, decorated with gold
200 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An Indian Katar, 18th Century with a tapering 25cm blade formed with a reinforced point and
Lot 279
An Indian Katar, 18th Century with a tapering 25cm blade formed with a reinforced point and
220 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An Indo-Persian Flintlock Blunderbuss with a 40cm chisel decorated barrel
Lot 280
An Indo-Persian Flintlock Blunderbuss with a 40cm chisel decorated barrel
100 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A North African Snaphaunce Gun, 19th Century, with a tapering 100cm barrel, retained by ten
Lot 281
A North African Snaphaunce Gun, 19th Century, with a tapering 100cm barrel, retained by ten
460 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Javanese Kris of traditional form with a wavy 33cm double edged blade, carved bone grip,
Lot 282
A Javanese Kris of traditional form with a wavy 33cm double edged blade, carved bone grip,
70 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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A Javanese Kris of traditional form with a wavy 31cm double edged blade, carved wooden `figural`
Lot 283
A Javanese Kris of traditional form with a wavy 31cm double edged blade, carved wooden `figural`
70 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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A Javanese Kris of traditional form with a wavy 35cm double edged blade, carved wooden grip, in
Lot 284
A Javanese Kris of traditional form with a wavy 35cm double edged blade, carved wooden grip, in
70 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A Good Dyak Headhunter`s Sword Mandau of traditional form, with an inlaid swollen hollow ground
Lot 285
A Good Dyak Headhunter`s Sword Mandau of traditional form, with an inlaid swollen hollow ground
320 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An Indian Matchlock Musket Late 18th Century with a tapering barrel with a fluted vase-shaped
Lot 286
An Indian Matchlock Musket Late 18th Century with a tapering barrel with a fluted vase-shaped
240 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Fine Silver-Mounted Caucasian Dagger, Kindjal 19th Century with a 27.5cm fullered blade, silver
Lot 288
A Fine Silver-Mounted Caucasian Dagger, Kindjal 19th Century with a 27.5cm fullered blade, silver
480 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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An Afghan Flintlock Musket of typical form with a 73cm tapering barrel flared at the end, steel lock
Lot 294
An Afghan Flintlock Musket of typical form with a 73cm tapering barrel flared at the end, steel lock
260 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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An Afghan Flintlock Musket of typical form with a 100cm tapering barrel flared at the end, steel
Lot 295
An Afghan Flintlock Musket of typical form with a 100cm tapering barrel flared at the end, steel
320 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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A Good Pair of Continental Flintlock Holster Pistols with 24cm two-stage barrels with moulded
Lot 296
A Good Pair of Continental Flintlock Holster Pistols with 24cm two-stage barrels with moulded
4,800 GBP
6,000 - 10,000 GBP
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A Decorative French Silver Mounted Flintlock Sporting Gun Circa 1800 with a 113cm two-stage
Lot 297
A Decorative French Silver Mounted Flintlock Sporting Gun Circa 1800 with a 113cm two-stage
2,400 GBP
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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A Pair of Balkan Flintlock Pistols, Circa 1780 with 22cm two-stage swamped barrels, signed and
Lot 298
A Pair of Balkan Flintlock Pistols, Circa 1780 with 22cm two-stage swamped barrels, signed and
2,200 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A Fine Paris Made D.B.French Flintlock Sporting Rifle with signed barrels decorated in gilt around
Lot 301
A Fine Paris Made D.B.French Flintlock Sporting Rifle with signed barrels decorated in gilt around
3,500 GBP
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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A Dutch Military Flintlock Musket by Carmichel - Utrect, Late 18th Century with a 98cm barrel
Lot 302
A Dutch Military Flintlock Musket by Carmichel - Utrect, Late 18th Century with a 98cm barrel
850 GBP
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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A Flintlock Rifle Signed Moses Babcock with a 97cm tapering round barrel, signed rounded lock and
Lot 303
A Flintlock Rifle Signed Moses Babcock with a 97cm tapering round barrel, signed rounded lock and
1,300 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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A North American French Powder Horn `Corps Royal D`Artillerie` - `Quebec` Dated 1757 decorated
Lot 304
A North American French Powder Horn `Corps Royal D`Artillerie` - `Quebec` Dated 1757 decorated
1,400 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A European Carved Powder Horn Dated 1715 decorated in panels with hunting scenes including hounds,
Lot 305
A European Carved Powder Horn Dated 1715 decorated in panels with hunting scenes including hounds,
160 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A German Powder-Flask, 19th Century of flattened cow-horn with white metal mounts, bearing crowned
Lot 306
A German Powder-Flask, 19th Century of flattened cow-horn with white metal mounts, bearing crowned
420 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A Rare Large Scottish Powder Horn, 17th Century of flattened cow-horn incised to the front with an
Lot 307
A Rare Large Scottish Powder Horn, 17th Century of flattened cow-horn incised to the front with an
1,300 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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A Pair of Flintlock Duelling Pistols by Robert Wogdon of London with 28cm steel sighted barrels,
Lot 308
A Pair of Flintlock Duelling Pistols by Robert Wogdon of London with 28cm steel sighted barrels,
5,000 GBP
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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A Flintlock Blunderbuss By Bailes with a 34cm brass barrel formed in three stages, swelling at the
Lot 309
A Flintlock Blunderbuss By Bailes with a 34cm brass barrel formed in three stages, swelling at the
1,700 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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A Pair of Belgian Percussion Pocket Pistols each with a round 6.5cm turn-off barrel, the box
Lot 310
A Pair of Belgian Percussion Pocket Pistols each with a round 6.5cm turn-off barrel, the box
240 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Pair of Flintlock Pocket Pistols By H. W. Mortimer of London with 7cm turn-off barrels engraved
Lot 311
A Pair of Flintlock Pocket Pistols By H. W. Mortimer of London with 7cm turn-off barrels engraved
750 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A Very Good India Pattern Brown Bess Flintlock Musket the 99.9cm (39inch) steel barrel with ordnance
Lot 312
A Very Good India Pattern Brown Bess Flintlock Musket the 99.9cm (39inch) steel barrel with ordnance
1,200 GBP
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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A Percussion Pistol by Henry Nock, converted from flintlock, with a 23cm sighted octagonal barrel,
Lot 313
A Percussion Pistol by Henry Nock, converted from flintlock, with a 23cm sighted octagonal barrel,
200 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A De-Activated Army & Navy C.S.L. 12 Bore Double Barrel Shotgun No.61009, complete with certificate,
Lot 314
A De-Activated Army & Navy C.S.L. 12 Bore Double Barrel Shotgun No.61009, complete with certificate,
50 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A Winchester Model 98 Breechloading Signal Cannon with standard 12`` (30.5cm) barrel, numbered `923`
Lot 315
A Winchester Model 98 Breechloading Signal Cannon with standard 12`` (30.5cm) barrel, numbered `923`
550 GBP
800 - 1,000 GBP
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George Phipps Prevost (1830-1885) - A Portrait Daguerreotype with applied gold highlights, in
Lot 318
George Phipps Prevost (1830-1885) - A Portrait Daguerreotype with applied gold highlights, in
1,000 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A Fine and Impressive Victorian Officer`s Shoulder Belt and Pouch decorated throughout with gilt
Lot 319
A Fine and Impressive Victorian Officer`s Shoulder Belt and Pouch decorated throughout with gilt
600 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Victorian Officer`s Full Dress Embroidered Sabretache of The Royal Regiment of Artillery,
Lot 320
A Victorian Officer`s Full Dress Embroidered Sabretache of The Royal Regiment of Artillery,
600 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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The 10th Hussars - A Collection of Officer`s Uniforms mounted gold `frogged` tunic with busby,
Lot 321
The 10th Hussars - A Collection of Officer`s Uniforms mounted gold `frogged` tunic with busby,
850 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Lt. Col. George Herbert Prevost (1886-1951) - A Painted Wooden Sign Circa 1916 inscribed `Lt. Col.
Lot 323
Lt. Col. George Herbert Prevost (1886-1951) - A Painted Wooden Sign Circa 1916 inscribed `Lt. Col.
200 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Very Rare Victorian Officer`s Dress Sabertache of the 8th Kings Royal Irish Hussars 1870-1879 of
Lot 324
A Very Rare Victorian Officer`s Dress Sabertache of the 8th Kings Royal Irish Hussars 1870-1879 of
1,500 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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A Rare Victorian Ulster Regimental Dog Collar of silver plated chained construction with a central
Lot 327
A Rare Victorian Ulster Regimental Dog Collar of silver plated chained construction with a central
280 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A Victorian South Mayo Rifles Officer`s Mess Silver Plated Food Cover engraved on both sides with
Lot 328
A Victorian South Mayo Rifles Officer`s Mess Silver Plated Food Cover engraved on both sides with
120 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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Lieutenant - General Sir Edward Huthwaite KCB (1793- 1873) An Ornate Brass Memorial Tablet, 19th
Lot 332
Lieutenant - General Sir Edward Huthwaite KCB (1793- 1873) An Ornate Brass Memorial Tablet, 19th
320 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Scarce Portuguese `1806 Pattern` Cavalry Sword as awarded to General Officers and Brigadiers, with
Lot 342
A Scarce Portuguese `1806 Pattern` Cavalry Sword as awarded to General Officers and Brigadiers, with
2,200 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Very Rare British Officer`s Bandsman`s Sword of Waterloo Period by Prosser with a 61cm single-
Lot 343
A Very Rare British Officer`s Bandsman`s Sword of Waterloo Period by Prosser with a 61cm single-
720 GBP
800 - 1,000 GBP
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A Fine French Small-Sword Early 19th Century with a 83cm tapering blade of hollow-triangular
Lot 344
A Fine French Small-Sword Early 19th Century with a 83cm tapering blade of hollow-triangular
500 GBP
800 - 1,000 GBP
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A Very Rare Pair of New Zealand Expeditionary Forces Commemorative Scrolls to Brothers Samuel and
Lot 345
A Very Rare Pair of New Zealand Expeditionary Forces Commemorative Scrolls to Brothers Samuel and
170 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Great War French Commemorative Scroll to Louis Marie Jaubert of the 22nd Infantry Regiment who was
Lot 346
A Great War French Commemorative Scroll to Louis Marie Jaubert of the 22nd Infantry Regiment who was
60 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A 1914 Star and Commemorative Scroll to Private Alexander Archer of the 8th Battalion Royal
Lot 347
A 1914 Star and Commemorative Scroll to Private Alexander Archer of the 8th Battalion Royal
100 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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The Victoria Cross - A Rare and Unique Collection of Approximately Forty Five Original Signatures of
Lot 348
The Victoria Cross - A Rare and Unique Collection of Approximately Forty Five Original Signatures of
1,400 GBP
1,000 - 1,200 GBP
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A Unique Great War Diary, Hand-Written by a British Inteligence Officer and Aerial Photographer of
Lot 352
A Unique Great War Diary, Hand-Written by a British Inteligence Officer and Aerial Photographer of
280 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Lieutenant William Leefe Robinson V.C. - A Series of Six Great War Mounted Photographs by H. Scott
Lot 353
Lieutenant William Leefe Robinson V.C. - A Series of Six Great War Mounted Photographs by H. Scott
120 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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A Rare Collection of Approximatley One Hundred and Sixty Five Great War Formation, Unit and
Lot 357
A Rare Collection of Approximatley One Hundred and Sixty Five Great War Formation, Unit and
300 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Collection of Thirty Four Great War Silk Cards including R.M.L.I (Royal Marine Light Infantry);
Lot 359
A Collection of Thirty Four Great War Silk Cards including R.M.L.I (Royal Marine Light Infantry);
140 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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